Kampala Set for Historic Reconciliatory Cycling Race as Over 100 Riders Target Land Title Prize
By Kyeyune Ali
KAMPALA — Cycling enthusiasts are set for a historic event after Together We Can Cycling Uganda Club confirmed the inaugural Reconciliatory Cycling Race, scheduled for 31st May 2026 along the Lubiri Ring Road in Kampala.
The announcement was made on Thursday by Solomon Ssebakaki, popularly known as Manager Solo, the Director of Together We Can (TWC) Cycling Academy, during a briefing at the club’s head office in Katwe.
According to the organizers, the race is expected to attract over 100 cyclists from different categories, including elite riders, students, women, veterans, members of the armed forces, and cycling fans.
Unlike previous competitions, this year’s race will intentionally broaden participation by including youth and school riders, with particular emphasis on Senior One students, as part of efforts to nurture young talent in the sport.
Participants will compete in several categories:
Elite Category – 30 laps totaling 105 kilometers
Schools Competition – 4 laps covering 14 kilometers
Armed Forces Category
Family/Fans Category – 3 laps totaling 10.5 kilometers
Registration fees have been set at UGX 50,000 per rider, while schools wishing to participate will pay UGX 500,000, a package that includes the provision of bicycles at no extra cost.
One of the biggest highlights of the championship will be the grand prize for the best male cyclist, who will walk away with a genuine land title courtesy of Century Properties & Real Estates Limited.
This year’s race will run under the theme “Bridging the Tensional Divide Between the Armed Forces and the General Public,” reflecting the organizers’ goal of using sport to foster unity and social harmony.
In the competition, male elite cyclists will cover 105 kilometers across 30 laps, while the women’s category will race 7 kilometers over two laps.
Speaking during the launch, Ssebakaki emphasized the need to transform cycling into a professional sport in Uganda.
“Cycling is now a serious business across the world, but in Uganda many still take it as a leisure activity. Our goal with this championship is to professionalize the sport, improve the welfare of cyclists, and nurture upcoming talent in the country,” he said.
He also called upon Ugandans to turn up in large numbers to support the initiative and participate in the race.
The event is already attracting regional attention, with Rwanda and Kenya confirming participation, while organizers say the race remains open to cyclists from across Africa.
If successfully held, the championship could mark a significant step toward promoting cycling as both a professional sport and a unifying activity in Uganda.